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Melbourne Special Events

Closing Night

Wicked Little Letters

Say cheerio to the festival with a Bulldog Gin G&T, sparkling wine or mocktail plus popcorn courtesy of Cunard prior to Wicked Little Letters.

Tickets:
Palace Movie Club $30
General Admission $35

Palace Cinema Como
Wednesday 29 November
6.15pm arrivals followed by 6.30pm film

Extra Session! 6.30pm arrivals followed by 6.45pm film

The Kino
Wednesday 29 November
6.15pm arrivals followed by
6.30pm film

Palace Balwyn
Wednesday 29 November
6.30pm arrivals followed by 6.45pm film

Extra Session! 6.45pm arrivals followed by 7.00pm film

Palace Brighton Bay
Wednesday 29 November
6.30pm arrivals followed by 6.45pm film

Extra Session! 6.45pm arrivals followed by 7.00pm film

Palace Westgarth
Wednesday 29 November
6.45pm arrivals followed by
7.00pm film

The Astor Theatre
Wednesday 29 November
6.45pm arrivals followed by
7.00pm film

Pentridge Cinema
Wednesday 29 November
7.45pm arrivals followed by
8.00pm film

Opening Night Reception

One Life

Delight in scrumptious British fare from Ovolo South Yarra, popcorn courtesy of Cunard, Bulldog Gin G&Ts, Henry Westons cider, churros courtesy of Russell Hobbs, sparkling wine, mocktails and live music from Old Hat Jazz prior to the premiere of One Life.

Tickets
Palace Movie Club Members $50
General Admission $55

Palace Cinema Como
Wednesday 1 November
6.30pm arrivals for 
7.15pm film

Opening Night Tipple

One Life

Enjoy your selection of a delightful sparkling wine, Henry Westons cider or mocktail, and popcorn courtesy of Cunard prior to the premiere of One Life.

Tickets
Palace Movie Club Members $25
General Admission $30

Palace Balwyn
Wednesday 1 November
6.45pm arrivals for 
7.00pm film

Palace Brighton Bay
Wednesday 1 November
6.45pm arrivals for 
7.00pm film

Palace Westgarth
Wednesday 1 November
6.45pm arrivals for 
7.00pm film

Pentridge Cinema
Wednesday 1 November
7.00pm arrivals for 
7.15pm film

The Kino
Wednesday 1 November
7.00pm arrivals for 
7.15pm film

Centrepiece Premiere

The Critic

Enjoy a Fruit Cup Sparkling Cocktail on arrival from The Everleigh Bottling Co. before the screening of The Critic.

Tickets
Palace Movie Club $25
General Admission $30

Palace Balwyn
Friday 3 November
5.45pm arrivals for 
6.00pm film

Palace Cinema Como
Friday 3 November
6.30pm arrivals for 
6.45pm film

Palace Westgarth
Friday 3 November
6.30pm arrivals for 
6.45pm film

Palace Brighton Bay
Friday 3 November
6.45pm arrivals for 
7.00pm film

The Kino
Friday 3 November
7.00pm arrivals for 
7.15pm film

Pentridge Cinema
Friday 3 November
7.15pm arrivals for 
7.30pm film

Morning Tea

The Great Escaper

Indulge in a selection of delicious cakes and scones with complimentary tea & coffee before these special screenings of The Great Escaper.

Tickets
Palace Golden Movie Club $21
Seniors $23
Palace Movie Club $26
General Admission $31

Palace Balwyn
Wednesday 8 November
11.00am arrivals for 
11.30am film

Palace Brighton Bay
Wednesday 8 November
11.00am arrivals for 
11.30am film

Palace Cinema Como
Wednesday 8 November
11.00am arrivals for 
11.30am film

Pretty Queer Event

Pretty Red Dress

Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or mocktail on arrival, plus a special guest drag queen performance from Skyla, prior to the screening of Pretty Red Dress.

Tickets
Palace Movie Club $30
General Admission $35

Palace Cinema Como
Thursday 9 November
7.00pm arrivals for 
7.30pm film

Director Q&A

The Wife and Her House Husband

Co-presented by the Greek Community of Melbourne

We are pleased to have Marcus Markou, Writer/Director of The Wife and Her House Husband in attendance at selected sessions in Melbourne.

Tickets at general admission prices. 

Palace Balwyn
Tuesday 14 November
7.00pm Introduction followed by film

Palace Cinema Como
Wednesday 15 November
7.00pm film followed by Q&A, Marcus Markou in conversation with Zak Hepburn, film critic and Palace Cinemas Curator of Film & Screen Culture.

Fundraiser Event

Women In Love

Presented by Australian Breast Care Centre

The Australian Breast Care Centre founded by Dr. Nicole Yap, Specialist Breast Surgeon, is hosting an exclusive fundraising evening, featuring a special screening of Women In Love.

By purchasing a ticket you'll also have the chance to win a Lucky Door Prize valued at $1000 provided by the Lucas Group of restaurants. Nibbles provided on arrival and a glass of Champagne sponsored by Moet Hennessy.

Tickets 
Palace Movie Club $35
General Admission $45

$10 from every ticket sold will be donated to Australian Breast Care Centre.
 

Palace Cinema Como
Thursday 16 November
6.00pm arrivals followed by
7.00pm film